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I already wrote about in a previous trip report back in September, but I thought it worth posting here as well (I'll link the original trip report below). I'm proud to say that as of last October I was able to donate my first fossil to science - a life-long goal of mine since I was a kid! The mosasaur vertebra I found has the potential to be one of the oldest known to science, or at the very least one of the oldest found in North America. I donated it to SMU's collection after correspondence with Dr. Mike Polcyn as it only seemed right that one of the leading experts on early mosasaurs should have it. Alongside the vertebra I also donated two Ptychodus teeth found within the same shale layer to assist in the dating process. Basal Mosasaurid (anterior caudal vertebra) Upper Cretaceous (Middle Cenomanian) Lake Waco Formation Central Texas - found on September 15, 2022 Donated October 14, 2022 to Southern Methodist University ^ @Jared C and I recently returned to the site to collect unweathered bentonite to assist in the dating process. I haven't taken the several bags we filled up to SMU to deliver to Dr. Polcyn yet but plan to do so soon.
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Hello! I recently found a fish vertebra while digging with my local archaeology club. Can anyone help identify it? - It was found in the city center of Gouda, The Netherlands - Based on other finds we can roughly date it to between 1500 and 1700 - It was probably quite a big fish; the disc is 2 cm. across
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I was out on one of our Miocene beaches famous for the fossil crabs and found a vertebra which looked quite different to other dolphin / whale vertebra I've found but I still put in down as some type of cetacean vert. Some eagle eyed fossil hunters and paleontologists identified it as a potential mosasaurus vertebra when I posted it online (thank Carl!) There are some cretaceous deposits further inland, so potentially it could have been transported by a river or similar down to the beach. It has a definite concave and convex face to it. Is there any other animal it could be, maybe from the cenozoic?
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Found what looks like a vertebra fossil on Ponte Vedra Beach. Any ideas what it could be from? About 9 inches wide.
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Hello, I'd love to know your opinion about these reptilian vertebrae coming from the lower santonian of northern Spain. Fisrt photo is view from above and second from beneath I've made some guesses about this piece, and I hope some of you could give me your opinion about them. Here come muy guesses: -Taken that it comes from clear ancient marine strata, its general morfphology and its Santonian age, I think it probably is a mosasaur vertebrae. The problem is that there hasn' been any mosasaur reports in these places, basically because vertebrate remains are really rare and fragmented -Supposing that the mosasaur ID is correct, the next logical step would be trying to discover which kind of vertebrae it is. In the second photo, its beneath view, you can see a big spherical gap (it is highlighted in picture 3), and from it, I'veguessed this vertebra cannot be a dorsal, nor a caudal, because the chevrons there are conected to the vertebrae by a symetrical paired haemal arches (so not a big notch in the center) I have related this spherical gap with the small chevron like bones which kind of appear beneath some mosasaur cervicals. To show clearer what a I refering to, picture 4 is a higlighted image of this bone I am refering to So, so far, I've guessed I'm dealing with a mosasaur cervical vertebra I would love to know what are your opinions about these guesses and, also, if there's a detalied mosasaur vertebrae monograph I could go for Thanks in advance!!!! Cheers
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Fish Vertebra Ichthyodectes Glen Rose Formation
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From the album: Texas Cretaceous Fossil Finds: Fish
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From the album: Texas Cretaceous Fossil Finds: Fish
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From the album: Texas Cretaceous Fossil Finds: Fish
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I realize it's quite the task ID'ing shark/ray vertebra... However, I am hoping some of you will be generous enough to share your input on these finds from a recent trip to Summerville, SC. Larger vert measures 1-3/4" X 13/16". Smaller guy is 3/4" X 5/16" and I'm hoping for sawfish on that one, which would be my first! The last pic is simply for your viewing pleasure, because it's the most unique looking vert I've ever found with that root leaching! I also understand that I might not get far with the bug guy, but thought it was large enough to get detailed enough pics to point me in the right direction!
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Hello! I found this fossil vertebra on the Potomac River in Maryland. Can anyone identify what animal it’s from? Thanks! FullSizeRender.MOV
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Hey everyone! Found this sacrum vertebra last weekend. It measures 4.3 inches/109mm x 2.5 inches/63mm. I know it’s mammalian, I know it’s a sacrum vert, and I know it’s from a somewhat larger animal, but that’s about it. Any further direction or IDs would be awesome! @Shellseeker @Harry Pristis @Brandy Cole
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I found what I believe to be a lumbar vertebra, and I'm having trouble finding good comparison examples between equus and bison. I think those are my two most likely candidates. Do equus lumbar vertebrae have the foramen that I've circled in red below?
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Need advice on how to display a Beluga Whale vertebra in a cloche
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Hello, I purchased a beluga whale vertebra fossil as a gift and I am trying to figure out the best way to display it. I want to put it in a cloche but I would like to secure it to the base somehow if possible. I found an example of one on display on what looks like a brass rod (picture attached) and I like the look of this however I have some questions about how to do this: - What is the best way to drill into a fossil like this? - What is the best way/adhesive to affix the fossil to the rod to ensure it is secure? - Is there a lot of risk of breaking the fossil in doing this? - Is there any alternative/less damaging way to have it "floating" in the cloche like this? Alternatively, the vertebrae stands fairly well on its own and I could have it just sitting on the base. However, I would still like to secure it somehow if I go with that, is there a recommended way to do this? I'm open to all feedback and suggestions on the best way to display this in the cloche, I'm sure there are things I haven't thought of or just don't know about. I have included pictures of the vertebra sitting up, what the bottom looks like, and laying down so you can see the size. Thank you so much for your help! -
I was finally able to take a trip to the NSR in 2023. We had a good 11 foot rise so I was optimistic. My whole goal this trip was to find a point, I couldn't find one to save my life, I however did find a few cool fossils. I don't know if i just don't have the eye for it or if i am just looking in the wrong places. The last two pictures are of an item im not sure about anyone have an idea? Possibly a set of fused vertebrae with the two end ones broken off? The haul The vert The mosasaur thing The in-situ And the I don't know what this is
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It's been a long time, since I have posted anything. I'll try to contribute, now. Best pictures I can get with a cheap phone, and not being able to be very still, myself. I took many duplicate photos. Sorry. I acquired these 6 fossils today. The Theropod tooth has visible serrations, when viewed with a common magnifying glass.
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Saw this indet. vertebra with fused armor plate for sale and would like to know what it's from, is it crocodile or maybe turtle? Never seen anything like this before, is this common? Location: Kem Kem, Morocco Size: 7,5 cm (2.95")
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This Plesiosaurus vertebra is coming my way soon and I was wondering if anyone can ID whether it's cervical/dorsal/caudal? Also I would like to know what the two 'holes' are on the underside of the centrum, I can't remember seeing that in other vertebrae. Locality: Morocco, Oued Zem, Phosphate mine Size: 150 x 110 x 82 mm (5.9 x 4.33 x 3.22 inch) Weight: 528 gr (18.63 oz)
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I thought it was a pen cap when I saw it found at peace river. I know it’s a vert, but could you please help me learn which animal it came from? The condition is the best I’ve seen.
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Just purchased this partial vertebra. It's described as a dorsal vertebra probably belonging to a Carcharodontosaurid or maybe an Abelisaurid. Location: Taouz, South Morocco Geological Formation: Ifezouane Fm Age: Upper Cretaceous, Cenomanian stage Size: 18cm I know it's probably hard to ID exactly since it's not complete, but any opinions?
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I have had this a little while and i know nothing about it other than its from the hellcreek. What is it? It was suggested chompsosaurus.
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